Kiss - Live halloween night - Beth

[10uhcplz]

Wow!!!! I was 14 years old. I remember that night like it was yesterday. I have not seen it since. I was a huge KISS fan. I spent my time drawing them and wishing that I could just see them on TV....since we had only three channels back then, seeing them perform was only a dream.....I wore out every album, record and tape I ever had. I think the first time I saw them was on Don Kirschner's Rock Concert....might be mistaken. I'd never seen anything like it.....and still haven't to this day.

[PeterJRaia]

My favorite song...NEVER gets old. 

[Dkups1]

umm....... is he lip syncing?

[MissyTazzie]

@Dkups1 I think he is, I think that someone also told me that he's not actually playing the Piano either.

[KINGPOL666]

Legendy Kiss.

[waterbongcritic]

This was the song that landed them the slot on this TV show. Beth was Kiss's first top ten hit. After Kiss Alive! was such a success in late 1975, Destroyer was a little too weird for Kiss fans at the time. Suddenly, Beth started climbing the charts and became their biggest hit in the United States. This is when Kiss took the jump from popular, into being a 70's phenomenon.

[proudhawkeye]

I was a young and totally lost lad of 12 yrs old when I saw the Paul Lynde Special on ABC TV on Oct 31, 1976, this song awoke my senses to music and especially rock music!! I have been hooked ever since.

[Firestar1312]

my mom use to sing this song to me when i was a baby and its my favorite rock song!!!!!

[MrMedusaLvamp]

@Firestar1312 Thats so much cooler and cuter than finding out that I was concieved in the back seat of a Chevy Impala to Nat King Cole on the radio at a Drive In movie!....and they got married.

[guarddog22]

That is from the Paul Lynde Halloween Special which is available on dvd. Paul Lynde acts really gay. Some of the other guests are Margaret Hamilton and Witchiepoo. It's a hilariously tacky fun watch.

[Mysterwright]

I'd love to hear what he thinks of Steve Carell's performance as Uncle Arthur in the Bewitched movie starring Will Farrell and Nicole Kidman.

[dmb912002]

@guarddog22

yeah,, that's because he WAS gay.... lol

[dakotabear4]

I LOVE THIS SONG Peter Criss is my favorite this was kisses number 1 Song

[mach955]

i love you beth cooper

[hardyboyz105]

Peter Criss Rocks

[mach955]

ugh adam and kiss i dont think hes worthy

[lizardkingrevived]

Thunkle, did you just make that up off the top of your head? It was originally called Beck which was short for Becky and Gene joked that people would think Peter was singing about Jeff Beck so they changed it to Beth.

[Thunkle]

The only KISS song with no drums or bass. Song was supposed to be called , "BET" but the band thought people might think the song has to do with gambling. " Bet I hear you calling..."

[peterwulfy]

Hey thunkle, it's BECK. I think when Pete was with the band Chelsea there was someone in the band (I don't think it was Pete) whose girlfriend was named Beck.

[Rayman3424]

No, thats not correct. The song was going to be called Beck after Peter's girlfriend; Becky..but they didn't want people think he was singing about Jeff Beck so they changed it to Beth. True story

[AndreRad82]

not true

[kissnation95]

this is from 2 months ago but beth was origianally beck

[darkbc1]

crackhead...get your facts straight

[SpaceCat1000]

Peter is a great drummer!

[Cannibal600]

f*ckin a

[albol08]

Peter's playing a fake piano,there's no keys .

[tamadrummer20]

beth was the only number 1 hit from kiss ever. at least i think? but a lot of their other songs were huge too. i love kiss and this song.i like both sides of kiss the "beth soft side" and the kickin ass side of "detroit rock city"

[blairzel]

Wasnt number one...#7. Criss did NOT play the piano on this.

[cindyspals2]

beth is my number one classic song from kiss it was so nice seeing kiss sing with adam on america idol last night

[chchmad]

i love this song, brings back fond memories of a friend who introduced to this song......i'll never forget max

[55kiss55]

this song is beatiful i love peter criss woise

[CiociJetsFan]

I remember seeing this LIVE on Alice Cooper's Halloween special, still as beautiful song as ever!!

[TheLodiProject]

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, actually. It's available on dvd now (I have it), if you're interested in checking it out.

[LuSardesss]

i love song :) this my favourite song Kiss :)

[johnmaruszak]

I love this song!

[fiftyfatguy7]

i allways love beth. i'm just 12 years old, but i still allmost everything about KISS. somebodys says: peter can't sing, but i love that voice!

[kissarmysoljar000]

This song reminds meh of the girl i love the most. She lives more than 500 miles away and i only get to c her once for one week every year. Destiny R. If your out thier Anthony Loves you and i cant W8t wait to see u at Camp Oaks ....just a few more hours.

[gritta22]

beatiful song ;)

Xx

i love kissssssssss :D

[BuStFaCe]

I think this was recorded on the Paul Lynde Halloween Special. I remember watching it, but it was a long time ago.

[francescadonna]

LOVE THIS SONG:)

[jayhawkjames]

This song brings back so many good memories I was 15.

[marmalade1987]

this must have been from the Paul Lynde Halloween special in 1976? I vaguely remember watching it, was 12 yrs old at the time, first heard the song "Beth" on this halloween special & loved the song & still do!

[juldurize]

This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Every time I hear it, it brings tears to my heart.

Can't say Led Zeppelin or any other band could ever bring out such emotion.

[amore101]

Since I've Been Loving You, Stairway to Heaven, THAT'S THE WAY, The RAIN SONG, etc... juldurize WTF are you talking about? Have you even listened to any of these songs? Phew!

[johnny10301968]

Did you ever stop and think that Kiss got the idea for Beth from Stairway To Heaven,The Rain Song?

[nikoletka2525]

this song is a perfect work!!! i love KISS so much..and this make me so cry

[speedburnervideo]

Brilliant tune, simple pop hit, similar to Maggie-Mae Rod Stewart around the same time just a few years after Stewart.

[badchester212]

isnt a trip how they let some satanic or cartoon charcter guys on tv but who would have thought the devil wud sing such pretty songz?

Thats what made them what genius very unique image this was.

[speedburnervideo]

satanic...lol?...cartoon-ish..­.lol? Innovators end of story.

[MANyourugly435]

Everyone always saying KIss sucks or dissrespecting them yet they don't know who or what thier representing and what they are compared to kiss Say take suckmeoffbitch over there GO TO MUTHERFUCKIN HELL AND STOP BITCHIN YUO COCKSUCKER!!!!!!!

[vittoriocast]

Kiss grande complesso e guarda caso vengono a Milano il 23 Giugno

EVVVVVVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIII­IIIIIIIIIIIIII!!

Prearatevi che sto arrivando

[tribuna333]

kiss had numerous number 1 hits einstien

[shinnox]

they have never had a number 1 hit in america.

[01chaton]

KISS

[guitarman2793]

you should see it when they do it with a real orchestra in alive 4 dvd. great

[gonzosroof2005]

the only number 1 hit they had

[suckmeoffbitch]

Is everyone in this jaunt Gay-oh beth I feel like crying my little pussy off oooooooooo yeeeeeeee

[7775carlg]

l love this song . the best song kiss made.

[DLRVH5150]

I remember KISS on the Paul Lynde Holloween Special

They did BETH and we were floored

What is funny, BETH was the B side of Detroit Rock City and people heard Beth first and would NOT believe it was KISS

[CiociJetsFan]

ALICE COOPER'S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!!

[bleaufire]

Paul Lynde's Halloween special...I saw the original. *wink*

[whompus02]

Great memories

[PIZZABIKE]

doesnt get no better

[gpmbrown621]

Best song and lyrics from this band.

[bro2010]

dude i figured out what this song means its about kids playing house XD

[ladyamber2006]

very sweet. Very special.

[alisuz]

awesome!!

[johnnymarcus]

Give him a break!! Peter is a great singer. I've heard him sing live in the 70's and the 90's. The Paul Lynn special was just like every other variety show in the 70's.(the network made that call!!) What would you do if you were in the biggest band in the world??!!

[fatwhiteguy]

in teh 70s Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in the world

[19andlife]

Gonna say they were #2 to Kiss. Yeah, they've got more respect, but in the 70s it was Kiss, Kiss, and more Kiss.

[xoxLovesRequiemxox]

Hey Idiot!! both KISS and Led Zeppelin were the biggest bands in the 70's!!!!!!!!

[fatwhiteguy]

what I was meaning by it..was the Zeppelin was bigger then KISS

[thesacrament2007]

this is a wonderful song wonderful just as peter... :´)

[gymerap]

Kiss attempt to capture the ear of AM radio in 1976 (W...ehhhhhhN..B...Ceeee)

[phillieaglez2006]

KISS rocks!!! but beth sucks....

[dammit55]

dont say beth sucks this is the most touching song in the world

[THEELDER1]

I absolutely agree with you, Pete is awesome singing this. He has just released a new album called " ALL FOR ONE" very laidback. He's obviously in a happy place.

[CruxVera]

i am not a big fan of KISS, but i love this song... thanx Jarx for posting... peace

[sojwev8]

So friggin what he aint playing? it was for TV. Does anyone remember Ashlee Simpson on SNL?

[Purpleleafband]

Yeah but he wrote the song and sang it on the recording.

[thomassutra]

he is not playing that fucking piano!

[lovegun1414]

he wrote the charts for this song. But this is from a TV show (Paul Lynde 10/31/76). Lipsyncing to edited song version....not playing or singing.

[CiociJetsFan]

ALICE COOPER'S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

[CiociJetsFan]

HE IS PLAYING THE FUCKIN' PIANO!!

[nijssen]

love it when the rest stands around the piano at the end

[archa000]

that is the most beautiful song

[Otium83]

i'm crying, i swear

[boknoyrocks]

peter criss rules! but is he really playing piano?

[patitoyoasis]

oh my good thats nice

[DoctorTalon]

DUDE!!! Peter Criss knows how to play Piano!!!? If he's faking with a speaker in the back, he's done a good job; if he really was playing the piano, that was freakin' awesome!!!

[kisscrueo]

he isnt playing at all. he is playing on a fake piano. there arent even any keys on it

[adulus]

Thank you!!! I remember seeing this as a child (it was Halloween '76) and it made quite the impression. I of course thought he was singing live and that he must be a really accomplished pianist....ah well, what's the diff? It's still a fantastic song!

[DrmsrXXIII]

Don't you have the full version of this Halloween Night?

[kisscrueo]

the interview and king of the night time world are on the kissolgy dvd. beth isnt